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Local Mission

04
Feb2025

Sowing the seeds for God’s mission

by John Meier

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Inspired by a story about mission grants available in the LCANZ and acknowledging a lack of youth and young families in their congregation, members of Immanuel Lutheran Church Kadina SA decided to act.

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11
Nov2024

Prepare for Advent and Christmas with Grow Ministries resources

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Grow Ministries has many wonderful resources and ideas that are perfect for preparing our hearts for Jesus and his coming at Christmas.

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17
Sep2024

Recognise and celebrate Christian Care in your community

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The LCANZ encourages congregations to choose one Sunday every year to celebrate the ministries of care happening in our local churches and communities.

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05
Aug2024

Applications for local mission funds close soon

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Do you have a local mission idea? Would it benefit from local mission support? Applications for the The Local Mission Fund and Seed Project funds close on 26 August 2024, so consider prayerfully preparing an application today.

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05
Jul2024

LCANZ’s Local Mission Fund launched

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If your congregation has a local mission idea needing financial support to become a reality, the LCANZ Local Mission Fund may be the answer to your prayers. The new fund is now open for applications.

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10
Jan2024

What is your personal mission field?

by Craig Heidenreich

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It can sometimes feel like the core business of the church, sharing the gospel, is taking second place. And when I talk to Christians about sharing their faith with unbelievers, they usually agree this is important but, at the same time, find it difficult.

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